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Nov 10, 2010 | 04:20 PM

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AverageX

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

Started the diagnosis of the truck . Re-checked the cooler .All good there.
Pulled valve covers . Oh boy , Now that's not good !!
I'll keep ya posted

Nov 10, 2010 | 04:55 PM

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From: Semper Fi tell I die!

maybe that block sealer stop leak stuff would work.

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:02 PM

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maybe that block sealer stop leak stuff would work.

I'm not sure what it is yet but it's sure looking like a hole in something

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by helifixer

My E99 has trans cooler in the radiator but it is a 6 speed, I guess that makes the difference?

Mine's a Mar '98 build date. What's your's.

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Started the diagnosis of the truck . Re-checked the cooler .All good there.
Pulled valve covers . Oh boy , Now that's not good !!
I'll keep ya posted

Hate to say it but the last time I saw a pic of that goo was of an engine with a cracked block, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. There is even a thread on another site trying to track serial numbers for a certain type of block cracking on 7.3s. LINK

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:19 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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Originally Posted by PaysonPSD

Mine's a Mar '98 build date. What's your's.

Hate to say it but the last time I saw a pic of that goo was of an engine with a cracked block, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. There is even a thread on another site trying to track serial numbers for a certain type of block cracking on 7.3s. LINK

Not sure yet . We are leaning towards a cavitation issue or a repair behind the water pump that let go . Not sure yet . Should know soon .Hopefully tomorrow

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AverageX

Not sure yet . We are leaning towards a cavitation issue or a repair behind the water pump that let go . Not sure yet . Should know soon .Hopefully tomorrow

i hope its the behind the water pump one. that should be allot easier to fix, i think the other might end the block or have to resleave it.

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:40 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

Mechanic just called and said the motor has to come out.

I'm down to a front cover or cracked block
Keep your fingers crossed for me . I'm staying positive

Nov 10, 2010 | 05:47 PM

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From: Delta, CO

Hoping for the front cover

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Nov 10, 2010 | 05:51 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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Hoping for the front cover

Me too . He just let me know .

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:04 PM

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I just spent the last 20 minutes reading this whole thread. Said a prayer for you buddy.

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:08 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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I just spent the last 20 minutes reading this whole thread. Said a prayer for you buddy.

Thank you .

Yeah it's been quite the thread . We are very close now .

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:31 PM

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From: Semper Fi tell I die!

man i cant belive your taking it in! my god i cant imagine what it would cost for them to pull an engine!

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:38 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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man i cant belive your taking it in! my god i cant imagine what it would cost for them to pull an engine!

It's at a forum members shop . Not at the Stealership

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:46 PM

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It's at a forum members shop . Not at the Stealership

good deal, wish i was closer, id help just to make a new friend.

Nov 10, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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Originally Posted by b-uno

good deal, wish i was closer, id help just to make a new friend.

I'll stop and see you in August of 2011 . I'm heading out that way for a family vacation